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Roper St. Francis

Major Gifts Director - Roper St. Francis Foundation

Roper St. Francis, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408


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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Location:

Roper St. Francis Foundation - Charleston, SC

Shift:

8:00am-5:00pm

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Development, the Major Gifts Director will have primary responsibility to raise philanthropic support from major gift and prospective donors. The position also requires the identification and relationship cultivation of new prospective donors. The Major Gift Director will focus on building relationships with donors and prospects with a capacity of $100,000 to $5,000,000. Additionally, the position is expected to make at least three $1M+ solicitations per year. The Major Gift Director will be a key player in the execution of a successful grateful patient program and will work closely with physicians as assigned by the Sr. Director of Development and approved by the Foundation President.

The Major Gifts Director will build and manage an active portfolio of 50–125 prospective and current donors. With the support of the Sr. Director of Development and the Strategic Research and Analytics Director, the Major Gifts Director will follow a strategy for identification, qualification, and relationship-building to close and steward major gifts of $100,000 and above, while actively soliciting corporate sponsorships for the annual gala. An annual gala sponsorship goal will be set each year and is in addition to individual giving goals.

Major Gift Directors are expected to close at least $500K in the first year; $1M in the second year; and $3M+ per year in years three and four. A goal of $5M+ per year after year four is expected.

The Major Gift Director will develop a prospect pipeline through visits, events, correspondence, and regular calls as required for donors in the portfolio. The position calls for exemplary interpersonal skills, the ability to create strategic and donor-centric proposal concepts; and the ability to maintain excellent relationships with donors and top administrators while representing the mission of the organization with the utmost professionalism, trustworthiness, and commitment.

Essential Job Functions

Major Gifts: Build and carry an active portfolio of 50–125 prospective donors and active donors; implement strategies for identification, qualification, and relationship-building to close and steward gifts of $100,000 and above.

Develop a prospect pipeline through visits, events, correspondence, and regular calls as required for donors in the portfolio.

Maintain excellent relationships with donors, physicians, and top administrators. Working closely with Foundation leadership, develop comprehensive development plans for assigned service lines/IPN’s to accelerate fundraising efforts.

Assist with case statement development, talking points, proposals, and briefing materials for these activities.

Advance grateful patient relationships through partnerships with RSFH leadership, physician, and clinical care teams cultivating relationships in a donor-centric manner.

Perform other job duties and responsibilities as required and/or assigned.

Licensing/Certification

CFRE (preferred)

Education

Work Experience

Three years of successful major gifts fundraising experience including the successful closure of multiple six-figure gifts (preferred)

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting. Frequently requires long periods of working at a computer. Intermittent walking, standing, stooping, bending. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant talking or hearing. Must be able to communicate with donors and prospects by phone and mail to determine funding guidelines and most effective process to secure new or renewed funding. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. No exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Minimal potential exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Normal office environment with some exposure to outside environments. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and/or irregular hours. Ability to read and comprehend. Travel may be required. Must maintain a professional appearance.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

Demonstrated excellence in oral and written skills.

Ability to attend to detail and ensure accuracy of data.

Demonstrated ability to use personal computers and various word processing and spreadsheet software applications.

Effective organizational, planning, communication, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge software systems (including RENXT and Research Point).

May be required to set up and attend Foundation events outside of normal working hours.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to work independently, but also function as part of a team and contribute to the goals of the full team.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Foundation Administration (Unrestricted) - RSF Foundation Activity

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